Kendall Jenner makes shock confession about her self-esteem: “I felt like an outcast”

The model had "skin issues" in her younger years that destroyed her self-confidence

Kendall Jenner

by Emmeline Saunders |
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Kendall Jenner doesn't really strike us as a woman with body confidence issues, but the model has made a shock confession on her website about her struggle with acne.

Writing on KendallJ.com, the 19-year-old reality star revealed that she wrestled with bad skin for about three years from the age of 13.

"I had such bad acne when I was younger; I remember it SO well! I started having skin issues around the 8th or 9th grade," she explained.

"I think I just got acne from being a teenager and simply growing up, which happens to SO many people. But where it really impacted me was how self-conscious I became about it. It completely ruined my self-esteem.

Kylie and Kendall Jenner at the start of KUWTK

"I wouldn't even look at people when I talked to them. I felt like such an outcast; when I spoke, it was with my hand covering my face," Kendall added.

It even stopped her dating for a while, as her confidence had been so dented from the experience.

Happily, Kendall's skin eventually started getting better – something she credits to her "incredible dermatologist" and laser skin therapy, although she pointed out that she may have just grown out of it.

"I realised that it's a part of life for some people and it doesn't define who you are," she added.

Kendall Jenner's 19th birthday in Instagram pictures

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Kendall Jenner's 19th birthday in Instagram pictures

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Kimmy K posted this cute photo of her little sis blowing out all the candles. That cake looks YUMMY

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We know it was Kendall's big day and all, but HOW SHINY IS KYLIE'S HAIR?

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Where are Kim's eyebrows? Yep, she's bleached 'em off, but just temporarily for a shoot. At least Cara's make up for the lack of them though, eh?

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WOOOO FOR KRIS' NEW BF!

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Awww! Big sis Kim posted this gorge shot of Kendall, captioning it: "To the sweetest girl in the world. Happy Birthday! I love you so much @kendalljenner"

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Kendall shared all her cute Insty Polaroids of her, her mates and her family

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Loadsa love (literally) and flowers for KJ on her 19th

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Looks like Kanye's loving those brows just as much as us...

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